Legend Of Fintan Mac Bochra Who Escaped The Great Flood And Became The First Man In Ireland

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - One of the most intriguing personalities in Irish mythology is Fintan Mac Bochra, the first man in Ireland.

His relationship with the granddaughter of Biblical Noah, and the story of how he escaped the Great Flood and traveled to the land of destiny known as 'Inis Fail' (meaning Ireland), are fascinating accounts of the past.

According to Leabhar Gabhála (Book of Invasions, also called the "Book of Conquests"), Fintan Mac Bochra, also known as "the Wise," was a seer who was married to Lady Cesair.

When Cesair was only ten years old, an Egyptian priest warned her of a coming catastrophe. He told her to gather a group of women and try to escape. Cesair built three arks and filled them with women with different skills.

Her father, Bith, came along with two other men, but they were not allowed to enter the ark unless they acknowledged Cesair as their leader. So, they did so, and they were brought to safety.

They sailed for seven years before reaching Ireland, which was unpopulated at the time.

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